About Us

The Alberta Research and Innovation Authority is an integral
part of Alberta Innovates - a strategically aligned and integrated
provincial research and innovation system. Under the banner
of Alberta Innovates, we work with key innovation support agencies,
with publicly funded post-secondary institutions, industry and
government to further research and innovation in the province and
make Alberta more competitive in the global economy.

The Authority provides strategic advice and recommendations to
the Government of Alberta through the Minister of Innovation and
Advanced Education on matters that include but are not restricted
to:

Identifying leading-edge research areas and innovation policies
that will support the diversification of Alberta's economy.

Providing the Minister with regular reviews and reports on the
performance of Alberta's research and innovation system and makes
recommendations to increase Alberta's competitiveness.

Exploring, gathering and synthesizing information on best
practices in other jurisdictions and utilizing benchmarking
strategies to assess the status and progress of Alberta's research
and innovation system.